Following her win on NBC's hit series The Voice and fronting the pop-rock band Hey Monday, Cassadee Pope is preparing her place in country music. With a new single, album on the way and summer tour with Rascal Flatts, she's off to a great start.
Insight into my thoughts, rants, dreams and will include both written and video commentary in the coming months. Get ready, cause shit's about to get wildly inappropriate.
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As you all know by now, it has been a devastating week in the entertainment industry.
A very good friend of mine, Ben James, a brilliant man who run's the business side over at Gigbot (the world's coolest music website), decided a few months ago to take a wife. Now, whether it was Beyonce's "Single Ladies" that did the trick or not, he finally decided to "put a ring on it"! And now, to celebrate the last couple months of singlehood, he is making his way to the city of sin, Las Vegas. Unfortunately for me, I can't make it, but I wanted to send him off right! So Mr. James, this is for you:Benny:
I wanted to be sure I sent a big "Yee Haw!" your way before the bachelor party debauchery begins! As you know, I would have loved to have been a part of it, but because I am not there does not mean I don't wish you all the best that Las Vegas has to offer and you know that we'll have plenty of time to celebrate the union of you crazy kids in the future.
But have no fear because I will certainly be there in spirit. So, remember that as you're sitting in your private box at PURE night club shaking your groove-thang with Paris Hilton, who's dancing on the table knocking over the thousands of dollars of comp'd booze, and while you're schmoozing and striking up business deals with the Maloof Brothers, and then dropping lines in the bathroom with Spencer Pratt, while Heidi Montag-Pratt is debuting her new "single" on the stage at the Pussycat Dolls Lounge next door. In fact, I'll even be there when you hit the course with Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake the next day for 18 holes, and then again later when you and JT bring "sexy back" at the Planet Hollywood Hotel's pool. And of course don't count me out when you and Kobe decide to hit up Studio 54, but get side tracked when you have to break up the latest domestic violence battle between Rihanna and Chris Brown. Yes, I'll even be there for that.
So, just remember - although Vetrano won't "be there" to contribute to the weekend, I'll be there to relive every gorgeous moment of it, whichever version you decide to share...because what happens in Vegas, stays on the Idol Insider blog! :)
Have fun and congrats!
Christina Aguilera has been busy prepping for a return to the spotlight and from what we're hearing, she's coming back in a big way! Her new single, "Mind Control", will be dropping in just few short weeks on U.S. radio. The song is said to be electric, vocally crazy and will be in the same vein as Rihanna's "Umbrella". She also takes cues from GaGa, although she'd never admit to that, by mixing the song with delicious auto-tune parts to add to it's already incredible vocals.
Kanye West is preparing to hit the road for a big U.S. tour, but he won't be traveling alone. It was announced last week that Lady GaGa and Kanye will share the bill for one long set as part of a national tour, probably because West wouldn't be able to sell out without some major support. And even though I can't stand Kanye's cocky attitude, I do appreciate what he's done for music.
The season just ended and already Idol contestants are getting signed to record deals. It comes as no surprise that Kris Allen would be signed to a deal, since he won this year's competition, but it was confirmed this week that he will be joining Britney Spears, Ciara and fellow Idol, Jordin Sparks, on Jive Records. Kris announced his excitement in joining Jive's roster, as well as saying he can't wait to start work on his album, which will feature music much like what we heard from him on the show. Also, not surprisingly, Adam Lambert will be recording an album for release in the fall/early winter, which will feature a mixture of pop, glam rock, theatrics, and special guests. Lambert, who graces the cover of Rolling Stone this week, joins the artist roster on RCA, which also signed Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson after their Idol wins. And last, but not least, the most surprising announcement was that Alison Iraheta will join Kris Allen on Jive Records and will begin work on a record soon. Jive's Chairman and CEO, Barry Weiss, said in a statement that "it didn't matter where she ranked on Idol, we knew we wanted her to join our amazing crop of young talent at Jive." In fact, Alison is the only Season 8 contestant to have an official website already up and running. It looks like Jive will put in some extra time to foster longevity for the youngest Idol to make the Top 12.
As she promised, Tiffanie Anderson, officially announced her departure from Girlicious yesterday on her YouTube page. In the announcement, she explains that she was let go due to a change in the direction of the group - making the group less urban, which is why she was initially chosen. Less urban? So she was let go due to the color of her skin? I guess Chrystina is safe because she's only half "urban". And Tiffanie says she found out about the "new direction" and new label (??) at the airport. Really? Wonder how that all went down and I wish someone would have caught that moment for YouTube.
Britney Spears has brought fans her "Circus" worldwide for the majority of 2009. The Queen of Pop, who has been in London for the past few days, added some new remixes and songs to her set, which initially launched in the U.S.. The most noticeable change is the addition of "Gimme More", which was unbelievably absent from her U.S. tour dates.
American Idol runner up, Adam Lambert, continues to take the spotlight off this year's winner, Kris Allen, as he graces the cover of Rolling Stone this week. The new issue promises to feature "The Liberation of Adam Lambert", which apparently means focusing on his sexuality, rather than his career. And it comes as no surprise, at least to the majority of the population, when Adam Lambert announced in the article his sexual preference, saying "I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay". Lambert says he's proud of who he is, but that he's "trying to be a singer, not a civil right leader".
We reported earlier this week that Tiffanie from, the Robin Antin created girl group, Girlicious was rumored to to have been ousted.
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